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PUBLISHED: 10:42 23 June 2019 | UPDATED: 10:42 23 June 2019 Daniel Hickey Artist's impression of proposed new Marina Centre in Great Yarmouth. Picture: Great Yarmouth Borough Council. Archant A new leisure centre in a Norfolk town could move a step closer to reality when councillors are asked to agree on funding and submit a planning application. Artist's impression of proposed new Marina Centre in Great Yarmouth. Picture: Great Yarmouth Borough Council.Great Yarmouth Borough Council decided last year to rebuild rather than refurbish the Marina Centre, the leisure complex on the town's seafront. Public feedback on the design, gathered during two weeks of consultation in March, was considered by the council last month and has helped shape the look of the plans.The proposal has not been without its critics, with concerns raised about the loss of facilities while the centre is out of action, while financial difficulties around the closure have also held the … [Read more...] about Yarmouth council to decide on Marina Centre funding

The River Stour Picture: GREGG BROWN Plans to restore a visitor and education centre on the banks of a picturesque Suffolk river after it was ravaged by fire have been revealed. The River Stour Trust's visitor and education centre on the banks of the River Stour, in Great Cornard, was hit by fir last year Picture: RUSSELL COOKThe River Stour Trust has submitted a planning application for its centre at Dove House Meadow in Great Cornard, near Sudbury, following the blaze around 2am on September 8 last year. More than 30 firefighters tackled the blaze, which caused significant damage to the roof and veranda of the building and left it unsafe.The trust, which is a registered charity and led by volunteers, has temporarily relocated to offices at the Granary, near the Quay Theatre, in Sudbury.MORE: River Stour Trust hopes to boost tourist numbers with Constable TrailA planning application to restore the building, which is situated next to Cornard Lock, has now been submitted to West … [Read more...] about Plans unveiled for visitor centre restoration

The Daniel O'Donnell Visitor Centre in Dungloe, Co Donegal is to closer after building it is housed in has been sold. The centre, containing memorabilia from the popular singer's lengthy career, was [...] You have reached your limit of free articles Registered users get 5 regular articles and 1 free Premium article per week. … [Read more...] about Daniel O’Donnell visitor centre to close

Dr. Martens has announced plans to invest £2m in its Wollaston site where it plans to build a new visitor and heritage centre. The shoemaker will also upgrade its manufacturing facilities in Cobbs Lane to nearly double production to up to 165,000 pairs. The heritage centre is expected to open in spring 2020 and will feature a factory tour, a shop selling hand-made products and an "experience centre" displaying memorabilia.Dr Martens CEO Kenny Wilson said: "This investment demonstrates our ongoing commitment to Northamptonshire and to upholding Dr Martens’ distinguished brand heritage."We are really proud of our history and of our roots in Northamptonshire – the county has played a huge role in the growth of our brand and we want people to be able to experience this."Today’s investment also highlights the success of our Made in England range and its continued popularity with our customers. "We can’t wait to open our new visitor centre and welcome Dr … [Read more...] about Dr. Martens to double production and build visitor centre with £2m investment at Wollaston site

A former Peak District railway station will soon be operating as a rest stop for weary travellers again when it reopens as a café and visitor centre. Millers Dale Station, which lies on the popular Monsal Trail, is currently undergoing a £230,000 refurbishment and modernisation project which is due for completion this March. The wheels began turning on the project more than four years ago and built up a head of steam in 2018.Emma Stone, head of visitor experience development at the Peak District National Park Authority, said: “The idea is to create a café with the feel of a station ticket office. I think it’s going to be a good place to stop and have a break for people walking or cycling on the trail.“It will be a nice way for visitors to get a better sense of the railway line’s history. We know there is a real growing interest in rail heritage, so we’ll be addressing that alongside the trail’s geology and ecology.”She added: … [Read more...] about Former Peak District station to reopen soon as café and visitor centre